Listed for £525,000
October 9, 2025
Sold for £415,000
2015
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Sherborne is widely regarded as one of the most attractive towns in Dorset, dominated by its ancient Abbey and renowned schools. The town offers an excellent range of traditional shops, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. Its two castles, one of which was once home to Sir Walter Raleigh, reflect Sherborne’s rich history, and the town centre is a designated Conservation Area with strict planning controls preserving its special character.
The surrounding area of West Dorset is known for its unspoilt landscape, with many picturesque villages and excellent countryside walks nearby. The UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast lies only 27 miles away at Weymouth.
SPORTING AND RECREATION
The surrounding countryside is criss-crossed with footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes, making the area ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Sporting opportunities are plentiful, with racing at Wincanton, sailing at Sutton Bingham and golf at Sherborne and Yeovil.
Sherborne itself is a cultural hub, with Sherborne Abbey hosting regular concerts and recitals, and The Sherborne House, an arts, dining and events venue, central to the town’s cultural calendar. Beyond Sherborne, the Newt country estate and hotel provides extensive gardens, restaurants and exhibitions, while Hauser & Wirth in Bruton offers world-class contemporary art. Theatres at Salisbury, Yeovil and Bath (all within an hour’s drive) provide further choice.
EDUCATION
The area is particularly well served by schools. Locally, there is a primary school in Queen Camel and a choice of excellent state primary and secondary schools nearby, including the highly regarded Gryphon School in Sherborne.
Independent provision is equally strong: Sherborne is home to the Sherborne Schools Group (Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Prep). Other notable options within easy reach include Leweston, Hazlegrove, Perrott Hill, Port Regis, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Millfield.